LeBron misses practice with bruised knee

Heat forward LeBron James received treatment for a knee contusion on Thursday and did not practice.

James injured his knee on Wednesday during the Heat's overtime victory against the Mavericks. It was the Heat's second victory in overtime in consecutive games. James combined to play 90 minutes in those games.

While he didn't practice with the team on Thursday, James did speak with reporters. The Heat plays the Bulls on Friday. When asked if he expects to play, James said, "Hopefully."